The ads problem
I gave Pluto TV a 3/5 and here is why: It is a great place to watch free content but the problems are these: 1. There are way too many ads 2. Very laggy. 3. Randomly takes you to another show.

Pluto TV is a streaming service that offers a diverse selection of free movies, TV shows, and live television channels. The platform provides users with access to thousands of on-demand titles and hundreds of live TV channels without any subscription fees. Pluto TV's extensive library caters to a wide audience, making it suitable for various viewing preferences. Targeting viewers who seek cost-effective entertainment options, Pluto TV is accessible on multiple devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, and computers. By delivering a range of content across different genres, the company aims to enhance the viewing experience for consumers looking for free alternatives to traditional cable or subscription-based streaming services.
Pluto TV receives a predominantly negative reception from users, with many expressing frustration over its excessive commercials and technical issues. Reviewers frequently mention that the service is plagued by interruptions, with long ad breaks often overshadowing the content, making it difficult to enjoy shows.
Complaints about the app's performance, including buffering and lag, are common, leading to a poor viewing experience. While some users appreciate the variety of free content available, they feel that the overwhelming number of ads detracts significantly from the enjoyment. A few positive comments highlight the nostalgic value of the programming and the fact that it is free, but these are overshadowed by the overall dissatisfaction regarding the service's reliability and user experience.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 1.9 | 144 | 100% | +0.1 | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Aug 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Mar 25 | 1.7 | 22 |
| Apr 25 | 1.5 | 24 |
| May 25 | 2.4 | 24 |
| Jun 25 | 2.1 | 27 |
| Jul 25 | 1.5 | 18 |
| Aug 25 | 2.1 | 27 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 144 most recent reviews.
“I'm shocked seeing the reviews”
“L'offre est assez variée (bien que datée, bonne pour les nostalgiques)”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Streaming Services.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Website & app | Service | Quality | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.8 out of 5 (poor) | 1.8 out of 5 (poor) | 2.3 out of 5 (poor) | — | 144 | |
| 3.4 out of 5 (fair) | 100 out of 100 | 3.1 out of 5 (fair) | 2.7 out of 5 (poor) | 4.0 out of 5 (good) | −21% | 100 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 50 out of 100 | — | — | — | — | 20,156 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 67 out of 100 | — | — | — | — | 5,849 | |
| 1.2 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.1 out of 5 (poor) | 1.0 out of 5 (poor) | 1.0 out of 5 (poor) | — | 1,002 |
Bottom line: Pluto TV is #4 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On quality, Nufu Tv scores higher (4.0 vs 2.3).
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I gave Pluto TV a 3/5 and here is why: It is a great place to watch free content but the problems are these: 1. There are way too many ads 2. Very laggy. 3. Randomly takes you to another show.
Ya se que es gratis, no hay publicidad, pero eso de cortar cada cinco minutos los programas cansa un montón porque es imposible seguir el hilo de los programas. Es odioso.
If i could give it a 0, I would. we have a saying, "don't hang yourself because the rope is free". Just because it is free, we shouldn't go through so much hassle and aggravation. 1 day they were showing all Part 2 of a tv series (only Part 2). today I had to refresh the page 5 times during only 1 show. I am giving up on it completely.
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Jeg elsker i har fået lille hus på prærien igen tak, men har en stor bøn til jer,kunne i ikke skaffe sæson 13 af doktor who og evt den klassiske serie så ville alt være perfekt
Tak for I har lagt lille hus på igen😊
Hard to complain about a free product, but they run the same commercial over, and over, and over. Then a new one and its the same.
Good selection of TV shows....but their problem is.....about every 5 minutes actual TV, you then have to watch the Pluto TV logo with "We'll be right back" for the next 2 min 45 seconds.
I Like Pluto TV, but my only complaint is the Munsters playing all day. To me it’s just useless to be on the Monster channel. Too many other Monster movies that can be played. Please stop with Munsters TV series.
Ich bin an sich zufrieden, es gibt Serien und Filme die nie mehr im TV zu sehen sind, und es ist kostenlos, was die Werbung angeht, im TV ist Werbung unerträglich und hier und bei YouTube/ Dailymotion und joyn habe ich einen Werbeblocker der kostenlos ist.
Jeg har altid været glad for Pluto TV fordi de var det eneste sted jeg kunne se Det lille hus på prærien. Nu i dag lørdag d.31 Maj, har de fjernet serien fra Pluto TV. Det var ellers ærgeligt da det var den primære årsag til jeg brugte appen. Jeg synes det er synd at de fjerner en god serie uden grund og derfor kan det heller ikke blive til mere en to stjerner.
Error messages after just 5 minutes of watching a movie... Just a crappy website.
This app NEVER works. Changes channels randomly.click on a show and something else plays. Programming is pretty good but it’s not worth the effort to try to watch anything. Been this way for years now so i guess nobody cares. It’s free so i guess they’re happy collecting advertising revenue and provide an absolutely unwatchable. Advertisers should be aware nobody’s watching the ads if you can’t get the programs.WHAT A JOKE!
The single worst streaming service I have ever experienced. Constantly stopping, disengaging, pixelating, etc. I guess its true; you get what you pay for.
Niveau propositions de films/séries, ça va. Par contre, la fréquence des publicités c’est franchement infernal ! 100x les mêmes pubs, plusieurs fois durant un même reportage, c’est beaucoup trop
The programming is fun and I get that ads are a part of the free aspect. However, whoever is producing those podcast ads needs to go. They are terrible. I come from a radio background and picking the best moments for promos is key. The obnoxious guys and now the annoying ladies complaining about inane things is terrible. These are clearly promos so you can run less of them if you choose to. Please do.
I completely agree with Pluto's 1-star rating = F. My favorite "Sunday Morning" on CBS starts at 6am in CA and I often oversleep it. Whenever I try to watch it on advertised Pluto, it NEVER EVER works, for years now! For example, today, Monday May 19th, it keeps shoving into my face some "Gain and Pain" - another criminal masterpiece, instead of Sunday Morning on CBS.
Fab free TV channels and shows that play 24/7. yes you get ads but its free to its to be expected. its great. would 100% recommend i watch it around the clock. also FREE ON DEMAND and movies. what more could you want. i don't understand the bad reviews you don't even need to sign up. and can use in browser, on tv, on phone. its excellent.
I like PlutoTV selection, but every 3 minutes is another ad or just their logo. It is not worth it.
Complete joke. Been screwing around with this channel for 25 minutes now and only managed to watch 3 minutes of the programme. Why does pressing ANY button at ANY time completely $&@) everything up? You have serious problems here. It’s free and still it’s not worth it!!
Pluto TV is a streaming service that offers a diverse selection of free movies, TV shows, and live television channels. The platform provides users with access to thousands of on-demand titles and hundreds of live TV channels without any subscription fees. Pluto TV's extensive library caters to a wide audience, making it suitable for various viewing preferences. Targeting viewers who seek cost-effective entertainment options, Pluto TV is accessible on multiple devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, and computers. By delivering a range of content across different genres, the company aims to enhance the viewing experience for consumers looking for free alternatives to traditional cable or subscription-based streaming services.
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